Published Apr 08, 2026 | 11:00 AM ⚊ Updated Apr 08, 2026 | 11:00 AM
US President Donald Trump
Synopsis: The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire for two weeks. Iran’s Foreign Affairs Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the ceasefire was achieved following the efforts of Pakistan. US President Donald Trump said he received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and added that it is negotiable.
Amid an escalating global crisis due to the West Asia conflict, the US and Iran on Tuesday, 7 April, agreed to a ceasefire for two weeks. Iran’s Foreign Affairs Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a press release, said the ceasefire was achieved following the efforts of Pakistan.
“On behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I express gratitude and appreciation for my dear brothers HE Prime Minister of Pakistan Sharif and HE Field Marshal Munir for their tireless efforts to end the war in the region,” Araghchi said.
US President Donald Trump said he received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and added that it is negotiable.
“We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the
United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution,” Trump said.
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the agreement is a victory for the United States.
“This is a victory for the United States that President Trump and our incredible military made happen,” she said in a statement on X.
Both countries thanked Pakistan for its intervention to achieve the ceasefire.
Iran said that it accepted the US proposal for negotiations, adding that it would cease defensive operations if attacks against the country are halted.
“In response to the brotherly request of PM Sharif in his tweet, and considering the request by the U.S. for negotiations based on its 15-point proposal as well as announcement by POTUS about acceptance of the general framework of Iran’s 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations, I hereby declare on behalf of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council: If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations,” Araghchi said.
“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations,” he added.
“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East,” Trump said.
Leavitt claimed the US achieved its military objective in 38 days.
“From the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4-6 week operation. Thanks to the unbelievable capabilities of our warriors, we have achieved and exceeded our core military objectives in 38 days,” she said.
“The success of our military created maximum leverage, allowing President Trump and the team to engage in tough negotiations that have now created an opening for a diplomatic solution and long-term peace. Additionally, President Trump got the Strait of Hormuz reopened. Never underestimate President Trump’s ability to successfully advance America’s interests and broker peace,” she added.
Meanwhile, in a post on X, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the decision and invited representatives of the US and Iran to Islamabad on 10 April.
“With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes,” Sharif said in a post on X.
“Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability. We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days!” he added.
At the same time, Israel, which aided the US in the war, said it supported the decision of the two countries.
“Israel supports President Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region. Israel also supports the US effort to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat to America, Israel, Iran’s Arab neighbors and the world. The United States has told Israel that it is committed to achieving these goals, shares by the US, Israel and Israel’s regional allies, in the upcoming negotiations,” Israel Prime Minister’s Office said in a post on X.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country looks forward to a resolution to the conflict.
“The Australian Government has been calling for de-escalation and an end to the conflict for some time now. Iran’s de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with its attacks on commercial vessels, civilian infrastructure, and oil and gas facilities, is causing unprecedented energy supply shocks and impacting oil and fuel prices. We have been clear the longer the war goes on, the more significant the impact on the global economy will be, and the greater the human cost,” Albanese said.
“Australia has been working with international partners in support of diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so critical supplies can flow to those who need it, including the most vulnerable. We thank and support the work of negotiators, including Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, in advancing de-escalation efforts. Australia wants to see the ceasefire upheld and a resolution to the conflict. We continue to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilian life,” he added.
Earlier, several leaders had slammed Trump’s announcement, threatening to “end a civilisation” — an apparent hint at using nuclear weapons.
“The President of the United States is threatening to commit war crimes and wipe out a “whole civilization” — all because he started a disastrous war of his own making and had no plan and no strategy for how to end it. This is abhorrent, and the American people do not support this. Trump’s recklessness is needlessly putting our brave service members in harm’s way, destroying America’s global standing, and making life even more unaffordable for the American people. We must all stand against this and oppose funding this illegal war of choice,” said former US vice-president Kamala Harris.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the use of nuclear weapons can never be justified.
“Wars are tragic, yet they remain a reality. Any language or action that contemplates the end of civilisation is unacceptable in the modern world. The use of nuclear weapons can never be justified – under any circumstances,” he wrote on X.
